Stephanie Clark Sheridan of Austin passed away January 19 after her battle with lung cancer. She was born October 29, 1945 to Steve and Henrietta Clark of Flatonia, Texas, shortly before they relocated to Austin. She attended Rosedale Elementary, Lamar Junior High, and graduated from McCallum High School in 1964. She started her career in Austin working as a dispatcher for the Department of Public Safety. She would later go on to work for the IRS until her retirement. While working for the IRS, she attended night school and received a college degree. Stephanie was known for her love of flowers, which came from gardening with her mother. Both were members of one of Austin's 1st garden clubs - Violet Crown. Stephanie was active in the Austin Daylily Society, Austin Iris Society, and American Iris Society right up until the time of her passing. She also loved music and country western dancing. So much so, that she learned to play steel guitar under the legendary Burt Rivera. Being a single mom kept her busy in the early 1970's, but she would occasionally find time to play with bands in and around the Austin Area. She was very likely Austin's 1st female steel guitarist. Stephanie identified very closely to her Czech heritage and was a member of Austin's check club. Everyone knew of her love for animals, particularly her cats, all of whom were rescued. She loved thrifting long before it was "a thing". She often volunteered at Austin's Next To New thrift shop. She was an avid Longhorns fan and thoroughly enjoyed watching her last game, the 2019 Alamo Bowl from her hospital room with her son.
Stephanie is preceded in death by her parents Steve and Henrietta Clark. She is survived by her husband and soulmate of 22 years Brian Reese of Austin, children Bernadette Buchko, Michael Buchko, Tony Sheridan, and his wife Hien. She has 2 grandchildren; Shayden and Tiffany.
The family would especially like to thank the Nurses at of Saint David's North Austin Medical Center, particularly Jeff and Carissa, for their extraordinary efforts and compassion while caring for Stephanie. We would also like to thank hospice nurses Mo and Lauren, as well as Stephanie's life long friend Diane Oran for stepping in when when we faltered. Words alone cannot express our gratitude.
Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 pm on Thursday, January 23, 2020 at Weed-Corley-Fish Funeral Home, 3125 N. Lamar Blvd. Funeral service will be 10:00 am Friday, January 24, 2020 at Weed-Corley-Fish Funeral Home.
